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S61 APJ

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 APJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 89,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,611 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge not measurable tread

slight play/wear in front shockabsorber bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,708 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear inner wheel arch trim insecure/adrift

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear inner wheel arch trim insecure/adrift

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shockabsorbers lower bushes slightly worn

o/s vrear inner wing trim loose/insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shockabsorbers lower bushes slightly worn

o/s vrear inner wing trim loose/insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,793 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,315 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S61 APJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S61 APJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S61 APJ?

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What year was S61 APJ registered?

S61 APJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S61 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 APJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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